Wanna build a new computer, what do I need?


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also will i be able to overclock the pentium 4 1.8a with the asus P4S533 mobo. if so, how high, and how do u do it (i wanna hit 2 ghz for braggin rights to friends :))?

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A mid-tower case is "average" size, about the size of a Dell or Gateway case, if not a little bit bigger. Mine's a mid-tower ATX and it's 18" tall.

I say if you get a full-tower case like you're wanting, make sure that thing's aluminum! My friend got a normal full-tower and gah, that's a pain in the butt to move around. The full-tower might be good if you're overclocking, since it's supposed to get better air circulation. I'd make sure you get some good case fans, as well as nice CPU fan, like the Thermaltake Volcano 7 or 7+. I got my 7+ for around 35 dollars, which I didn't think was too expensive.

Hope this helps! :)

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you might want to get a 300w-400 power supply for those specs.id stay away from the gf4 mx and look at the gf3 and gf4 ti series

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Originally posted by ck2k01

also will i be able to overclock the pentium 4 1.8a with the asus P4S533 mobo. if so, how high, and how do u do it (i wanna hit 2 ghz for braggin rights to friends :))?

Multiplyer: 18 (locked)

FSB: 125

MHz: 2250mhz

Multiplyer: 18 (locked)

FSB: 111.11

MHz: 2000mhz

Its just simple math Multiplyer X FSB = Mhz .

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Yes, or if you have a program like Fuzzylogic (which comes with MSI mobo's) you can change the FSB in the program (so it only affects Windows). Or you can also change it in the bios.

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how high can you go, and whats the recommend speed to overclock?

and on the video card, is it worth upgradin to the 128mb card or just stay with the 64mb card?

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Well 2.0 Ghz could be achieved with the stock fan, but for higher you need to get a different heatsink/cooler possibly. I can get to 111.11 easily with only 2*C difference in temps. Make sure you have somthing like arctive silver or some other paste to transfer heat better. The highest you can go is dependant of the hardware and components.

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If you go too high your computer will not post, and you will have to clear the CMOS via a jumper on the mobo. You dont need any glue, but you need a heat transfer compound, you can use the one that comes with the processor, it is probably the same thing.

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Sound Card:

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 Value

Retails @ $53.00 CDN

OR

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Value

Retails @ $105.00 CDN

Speakers:

Altec Lansing ACS 621 200W Speaker System

(Includes 2 Speakers & 1 Subwoofer).

Retails @ $189.95 CDN

OR

Altec Lansing ACS 641 400W Speaker System

(Includes 4 Speakers & 1 Subwoofer).

Retails @ $249.95 CDN

Video Card:

Gainward GeForce 4 Ti 4200 64 MB DDR

OR

Abit Siluro GeForce 4 Ti 4200 64 MB DDR w/ TV-OUT

Retails @ $235.95 CDN

DVD-ROM:

Pioneer 16x DVD-ROM Tray Load

Retails $74.99 CDN

OR

Toshiba 16x DVD-ROM Tray Load

Retails @ $74.99 CDN

Mouse/Pointing Device:

Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer

Retails @ $69.99 CDN

OR

Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical

Retails @ $ 39.99 CDN

Keyboard:

Microsoft Internet Keyboard

Retails @ $49.99 CDN

OR

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro

Retails @ $99.99 CDN

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should i get the:

GAINWARD/CARDEXPERT GeForce 4 Ti 4200, 4ns, 128MB DDR, Power Pack Golden Sample, 1 CRT + TV out, (No DVI, no TV-In), overclocking enhanced mode, DVD player software. Retail. P/N: VGF4TI4200T . Model#: GF4TI4200Ultra/650TV

for $173

or

PNY GeForce 4 TI4200 64M /TV Retail Specifications:

Chipset: Nvidia 4th-generation 256-bit GeForce4 Ti 4200 GPU InfiniteFX II Engine

RAM:64MB fast DDR Memory

8.8 GB/sec Memory Bandwidth

4.4 Billion AA samples per second fill rate

Integrated 350MHz RAMDAC, resolution up to 2048x1536, True Color @ 60Hz

Comprehensive AGP 4X support Retail Box Model#: VCGFTi42APB

for $172?

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Gainward can be overclocked pretty high to match the speed of most Ti 4400 Graphics Cards..... not to mention has double the amount of RAM.

Choose Gainward.

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OMG I hope none of you **** your pants

Introducing the heavy weight champion computer of the world!

(And all for only 1065!!!)

...hopes he can sell his other computer for a grand...

^Drumroll^

Specification Sheet:

-3.5inch floppy drive (9.00 + 4.00)

PANASONIC 1.44 MB 3.5

INCH HIGH DENSITY FLOPPY DISK DRIVE,

MODEL # JU-257A-827P - OEM, DRIVE ONLY

-Case (129.00 + 18.00 S&H)

CHIEFTEC Server Chasis (Aluminum Workstation Tower with Plastic Front Cover) ?Black? w/acrylic window Color; 420 Watts AMD Approved Power Supply Front Accessible: 4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5", Internal: 4 x 3.5". Power Supply: Turbo Link (P4) 420 watts ATX 12V- w/ 2 Case Fans Compare to Antec SX1040 and Save Weights Only 18LBs! Model#: DX-01BD SPX2 BLCK

-CD-RW (67.00 + free S&H)

Lite On 40X12X48 CDRW Model: RTL40125S-Full OEM with all accessories.

Specifications:

Recording 40X(6000KB/sec) Z-CLV (20X, 24X@8min, 32X@18min, 40X@53min)

Re-writing 12X High-Speed (1800KB/sec) CLV

Reading 48Xmax (7200KB/sec) CAV (20X~48X)

Interface : ATAPI-E/IDE, support up to Ultra-DMA Mode2, 33.3MB/sec

Buffer Memory Size: 2MB

SMART-BURN? technology Underun protection, Model#: LTR40125S

-DVD-ROM (43.00 + 4.00)

SONY DDU1621 16X DVD ROM Drive - OEM DRIVE ONLY Model#: DDU1621 -OEM

-HDD (86.00 + free S&H)

IBM 80GB 7200RPM Model # IC35L080AVVA07, Part # 07N8084 -120GXP OEM, DRIVE ONLY

-Keyboard and Mouse (79.00 + 5.00)

Logitech Cordless Freedom Optical Keyboard and Mouse Black/Silver Bundle Retail Lose the restricting cord and the lint-collecting mouse. Every keystroke is now made easy with 0-Degree Tilt, offering one of the lowest profile keyframes available. Seamlessly connect and navigate the Internet at the touch of an iTouch button or the scroll of the iNav wheel. Intuitive multimedia controls are at your fingertips and allow you to control MP3s, DVDs and CDs from your keyboard. Model#: 967091-0403

-Motherboard (116.00 + free S&H)

ASUS P4S533 Motherboard for Intel P4 478 DDR Retail Specifications:

Processor Socket 478 for FC-PGA2 Pentium? 4 1.4GHz to 2.2GHz+

Chipset: SiS 645DX North Bridge and SiS 961B South Bridge

ITE 8707F LPC Super I/O Chip

FSB 533/400 MHz

Memory 3 x DDR DIMM Sockets Max. 3GB unbuffered PC2700 / PC2100 /PC1600 DDR DRAM (PC 2700 Max. to 4 banks only)

Expansion Slots 1 x AGP 4X 6 x PCI

IDE Ports 2 x UltraDMA 133 /100/66

Audio C-Media CMI8738

SiS 961B integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet

Form Factor ATX 12.0" x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Model#: P4S533

-CPU (166.00 + free S&H)

Intel Pentium4 1.8A GHz 512K Socket 478 Processor 400MHz Processor Bus Retail

Specifications:

CPU: 1.8A GHz

Type: Pentium 4

Cache: 512K

BUS: 400 Mhz

Socket: 478 Retail (Box with Heatsink and Fan (CPU ONLY NO RAMBUS RAM) Model#: BX80532PC1800D

-Ram (100.00 + free S&H)

PNY 512MB 64x64 PC2100 DDR RAM INFINEON ORIGINAL chipset,

184-Pin, CL=2.0-Unbuffered 2.5V, 6-Layers

Requires DDR supported Motherboard

Lifetime Warranty. OEM Model#: 6464WMDXA8G17TWK

-Soundcard (32.00 + 4.00 S&H)

CREATIVE LABS SOUND BLASTER LIVE! 5.1 - OEM

-Speakers (38.00 + 10.00 S&H)

Cyber Acoustic CA-4400 30WATT 5-PC SUBWOOFER SYSTEM BLACK SPEAKER - RETAIL4 Channel or 2 Channel Input. Space saving design with "flat panel" style satellite speakers. Convenient desk top controls on satellite:>Master volume control>Surround (rear channel) volume control. Custom mounting brackets for rear channel satellites.Cloth grill cover. Bass reflex wooden sub woofer cabinet. Power on/off indicator. Model#: CA-4400

-Videocard (173.00 + 6.00)

GAINWARD/CARDEXPERT GeForce 4 Ti 4200, 4ns, 128MB DDR, Power Pack Golden Sample, 1 CRT + TV out, (No DVI, no TV-In), overclocking enhanced mode, DVD player software. Retail. P/N: VGF4TI4200T . Model#: GF4TI4200Ultra/650TV

woohoo this thing is gonna be pimp!!!(sorry im alittle excited i finally finished pricing everything out!)

any problems anyone sees with the system?

also wher could i find 2 17-19 inch black monitors for cheap (like 220 combined?)

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I heard that when u overclock a processor, in my case a Pentium 4, it overheats alot easier. Is there any extra precaution i can take when i build my PC? such as a extra fan or something along those lines..................any reccomendations will help

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Yes it is true that heat is a bigger problem when you overclock. The best thing you can do in that case is make sure to have thermal paste and a good CPU heatsink/fan combo. I recommend the Swiftech MCX-478 for overclockers. Also be sure that you case is well vented and that you have intake and exhaust fans to keep internal system temperature low.

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I would get 2 case fans, I have 5 altogether (video card, chipset, case, cpu, power supply) Amazingly the hottest thing in my system is the power supply, it is 36*C. Dont worry about noise, my AMD k6-2 has a 5000RPM fan which is more louder than all the fans on my new rig combined.

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I wanna build my own comp, but I know I'll screw it up and it won't work, or for some reason if it does, it'll overheat because my cooling system will suck.

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i think im gonna hook up two 17 inch black KDS monitors (with shipping each of em are like $165). Its gonna look pretty pimp. My friend who is building the same comp as me (were doin it together as a learning experience) just ordered a 19 inch flatscreen black monitor! $1000! His is gonna be pimp but Ill have dual monitors :)

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